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Morgentaler, Dr. Henry, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 12 Apr 1990, 296-306     An expression of surprise that the debate about abortion is still raging in Canada with "such passion and vigour." The clash of two opposing philosophies of life. How the abortion debate has made a p

Berard, Andre, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 19 Apr 1990, 307-315     A warning to Canada. "If we want to build a strong Canadian identity, if we want to protect our Canadian culture, if we want to guarantee our political independence, the number one condition is the b

McMurtry, The Hon. R. Roy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 9 Jan 1986, 191-201     The deep and extensive roots of the relations between Canada and the United Kingdom. How the two nations have tended to grow apart recently by force of external circumstance. The process of reinvigor

Garneau, Marc, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 16 Jan 1986, 202-210     The speaker presents a film that describes the sort of experience one undergoes when one has the opportunity to fly aboard a shuttle. First, some remarks about Canada's space program. Ways in which C

MacDonald, The Hon. David S.H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 23 Jan 1986, 211-222     Seeing the history of the whole human community being forged in the context of the United Nations. The 40th anniversary of the United Nations. Profound repercussions in our lifetime, and the lifetime

Reid, Patrick, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 30 Jan 1986, 223-232     An invitation by the speaker to attend the World Exposition in Vancouver in its centennial year, taking place between May 2 and October 13, 1986. A short review of The 1986 World Exposition being pla

Slaight, Allan, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 6 Feb 1986, 233-247     The official launch of the 25th season of the Shaw Festival on May 28, 1986. The establishment of the Shaw Festival Theatre Foundation in 1963, after tremendous success of the productions in 1962. A

Drouin, Marie-Josée, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 13 Feb 1986, 248-263     An address focussing on broad economic and social trends, or on the "political economy." The need for Canadians to understand choices to be made, and the opinions underlying these choices, with regar

Roses, Dr. Allen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2000), 6 May 1999, 1-8     Genetics. An explanation of some of the things that are going to happen in medicine in the next five to 10 years. The patient as primary customer. The opportunity to affect medicine development and t

Harris, Mike, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2000), 12 May 1999, 9-18     Some opening remarks about Bill Davis. Recalling previous addresses to the club. The speaker's party's Blueprint for a better Ontario. A review of the speaker's challenging job over the last four yea

McGuinty, Dalton J.P., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2000), 20 May 1999, 19-28     The election and where the speaker wants to take the province. The importance of this election. The clear choice. Remarks on Mike Harris and his leadership of Ontario. The speaker"s parameters for st

Roddick, Anita, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 3 Oct 1991, 140-146     The Body Shop: how it came to be, and the underlying philosophy that drives its development. The success of the Body Shop. The nature of the products. Empowering employees. How franchises are selecte

Elleman-Jensen, The Hon. Uffe, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 9 Oct 1991, 147-155     A description of the impact of the present and future integration in Europe. Some background history going back to the Second World War. How the European Community was formed. Emphasis over the last

Rogge, Dr. Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 17 Oct 1991, 156-164     A joint meeting with the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the German Canadian Chamber of Commerce. A review of some of the trends shaping up in Eastern Europe, and the impact of those trends fo

Ellis, Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 24 Oct 1991, 165-177     Address, presentation and slide show. Recent rhetoric: its implications and its consequences. The need to prevent the rhetoric from affecting the functioning of hospitals, and the need to get an accu

Mulroney, The Rt. Hon. Brian, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 25 Oct 1991, 178-190     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Constitutional choices to be made. Constitutional proposals put forward recently by the Government of Canada with a focu

Hummel, Monte, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 31 Oct 1991, 191-200     A presentation and slide show addressing the issues of an endangered species campaign. A description of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF): what it stands for; its aims; the activities of its internationa

Jones, James, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 7 Nov 1991, 201-213     The relationship between the American Stock Exchange and Canada. Examples of ties with Canada. Ties with the Toronto Stock Exchange. Focii of concern: the easing of legal and regulatory barriers that

Shortell, Ann, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 14 Nov 1991, 214-223     Stories about how Canadian mythology is molding our economic future. The state of the Canadian psyche. The so-called free trade conspiracy: details and who believes it and why they believe it. How th

Hatcher, Dr. Stanley, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 21 Nov 1991, 224-233     The importance of a reliable source of electricity. Correcting the imbalance amongst nations and developing nations. Huge energy demands in conflict with a healthy environment. Population statistics